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This weekend we drove to Colorado to surprise one of my best friends for her birthday. We woke up at 3am and drove 8 hours to surprise her at a pizza place. I knew I was going to be a little more lenient with what I was eating but I regret that. I can’t eat a ton of food because my stomach has shrunk with healthy smaller portions but it was enough to be uncomfortable. Like I said, I am used to eating healthy small meals and sometimes, because of my job, I might miss my breakfast or lunch so I am definitely not  used to three, full sized meals with snacks in between. After that first day, my stomach was so full but I wanted to try all of these places that they don’t have where I live. On the 2nd day, I ate breakfast and after that I just wasn’t hungry. I went and ate food with everybody but it made me feel sick. Luckily at the Mexican place we went to for dinner that night,  they messed up the order my husband and I were going to share so I only ended up having water with a few chips and salsa

2 wings and 2 pieces of pizza
Fried olives split 3 ways
Several edimame 
Piece of chicken, some rice, a few veggies 

Most of sandwich and a couple fries

And not pictured are some Voodoo Doughnuts, some fast food, alcoholic drinks, chips and salsa, and sour straws.

I could not wait for Sunday morning to come so that I could get back on track. I started my day with egg bites and an americano with sugar free cinnamon dolce mixed with my protein. I had yogurt and pork rinds for a snack and then chicken for lunch. Honestly, I can’t wait to work out and get back into my routine.



I’m thankful for this experience with food. Now I am sure that this surgery won’t be a difficult transition for me and that I am more ready than ever. A healthy lifestyle is REALLY what I want

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